Causes of the Revolution
This act passed a law that made colonists pay tax on anything printed on paper.
What is the Stamp Act?
"Happy birthday, America!" This was the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed and, upon which, America annually celebrates its birthday.
What is July 4, 1776?
"Here comes the general!" This line from the popular play, "Hamilton", references this figure of the American Revolution who would go on to become the first president of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
People who supported Great Britain and the king were referred to by this term.
What are Loyalists?
This rallying cry of Patriot colonists expressed their frustration with the British government after having taxes levied upon them.
What is "no taxation without representation"?
Dressed as Native Americans, the Sons of Liberty boarded ships and threw the tea into the Boston Harbor marking this seminal event that helped lead to the Revolution.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
Quietly paddling across the Delaware River to sneak up on Hessian soldiers encamped on the other side, Washington and the Continental Army scored a victory at this key battle.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
This man was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and wrote the famous words, "all men are created equal". Although, you know, not really.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This colorful term was used to describe a British soldier?
What is a redcoat/lobsterback?
This Patriot's famous "Midnight Ride" became the stuff of legend when he warned of the British advance at the start of the Revolution.
Who is Paul Revere?
Deeply in debt from fighting this conflict in the Americas, Great Britain began to heavily tax the American colonists to recoup their debt.
What is the French and Indian War?
Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin spent much of the Revolution working with France to secure this term, which greatly aided the Americans in winning the Revolution.
What is an alliance?
This person was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Who is John Hancock?
People in the thirteen colonies who supported independence from the British were called this term.
What are Patriots?
These two battles officially marked the beginning of the Revolution.
What are Lexington and Concord?
This group of protesters made speeches against taxes and the British government.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?
October 19, 1781 marked the end of this battle which all but sealed the victory for the Continental Army in the American Revolution.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
A bestseller at the time, "Common Sense", by this author, helped urge the cause of independence from Great Britain.
Who is Thomas Paine?
Able to assemble quickly and be highly mobile, the Minutemen of the American Revolution were this group of armed soldiers that were not part of the regular army.
What is a militia?
This was another cause of the Revolution as this decree prohibited colonists from moving west into the territory acquired from the French during the French and Indian War.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
"Any room at this inn?" Colonists often had no choice but to say, "Yes." when British soldiers showed up due to this Act.
What is the Quartering Act?
This signed agreement ended the Revolutionary War and set America on the path to becoming a new nation.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." is allegedly the last line uttered by this failed spy whose sacrifice helped urge other colonists to join the cause of the Continental Army.
Who is Nathan Hale?
This word which means to protest something by refusing to buy, use, or participate, was the initial strategy adopted by Patriot colonists to object to the taxes implemented by Great Britain.
What is boycott?
Many historians have argued that Washington's leadership during the army's encampment at this site during the winter of 1777/1778 was one of his most impressive accomplishments as general as he navigated lack of supplies, starving and sick soldiers, and the harsh winter.
What is Valley Forge?